Eastman Announces Third-Quarter 2015 Financial Results
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
KINGSPORT, Tenn., October 29, 2015 - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today
announced earnings, excluding non-core items, of $1.84 per diluted share for
third quarter 2015 versus $1.89 per diluted share for third quarter 2014.
Reported earnings were $1.71 per diluted share for third quarter 2015 versus
$1.39 per diluted share for third quarter 2014. For detail of the excluded items
and reconciliation to reported company and segment earnings, see Tables 3A and
4.
"Our solid third-quarter earnings once again demonstrate the quality and value
of our portfolio transformation to specialty market and product positions," said
Mark Costa, chairman and CEO. "The combination of volume growth in specialty
businesses, mix upgrade from growth of high value, innovative products,
accretion from high quality, specialty acquisitions, and disciplined cost
management offset declining olefin prices and a strong U.S. dollar. We remain
confident that we will deliver our sixth consecutive year of earnings growth in
2015." See "Outlook" for the items excluded from annual earnings comparisons.
(In millions, except per share amounts)
3Q2015 3Q2014
Sales revenue
$2,447 $2,413
Earnings per diluted share
$1.71 $1.39
Earnings per diluted share excluding
non-core items* $1.84
$1.89
Net cash provided by operating activities
$368 $560
*For reconciliation to reported company and segment earnings, see Tables 3A and
4.
Corporate Results 3Q 2015 versus 3Q 2014
Sales revenue for third quarter 2015 was $2.4 billion, a 1 percent
increase compared with third quarter 2014, primarily due to sales revenue from
the Taminco Corporation and Commonwealth Laminating & Coating, Inc. businesses
acquired in 2014. These revenues were mostly offset by lower selling prices,
particularly in the Specialty Fluids & Intermediates and Additives & Functional
Products segments, and an
unfavorable shift in foreign currency exchange rates. Excluding the non-core
items described in Tables 3A and 4, third-quarter 2015 operating earnings were
$459 million compared with $427 million for third quarter 2014. The increase was
primarily due to overall lower raw material and energy costs exceeding lower
selling prices, earnings from the acquired businesses, and increased volume and
improved product mix in Advanced Materials, partially offset by propane hedges
and an unfavorable shift in foreign currency exchange rates. Reported third-
quarter 2015 operating earnings were $432 million compared with $338 million for
third quarter 2014.
Segment Results 3Q 2015 versus 3Q 2014
Additives & Functional Products - Sales revenue increased primarily due to sales
of products of the acquired Taminco specialty amines and crop protection
businesses. These revenues were partially offset by lower coatings and other
formulated products selling prices, primarily due to lower raw material and
energy costs, and an unfavorable shift in foreign currency exchange rates.
Excluding non-core items in third quarter 2014, operating earnings increased to
$126 million for third quarter 2015 compared with $102 million for third quarter
2014 primarily due to lower raw material and energy costs and earnings from the
acquired businesses, partially offset by lower selling prices and propane
hedges.
Adhesives & Plasticizers - Sales revenue decreased primarily due to lower
plasticizers selling prices and an unfavorable shift in foreign currency
exchange rates. Lower plasticizers selling prices were primarily in response to
lower raw material and energy costs. Operating earnings increased to $74 million
for third quarter 2015 compared with $52 million for third quarter 2014
primarily due to lower raw material and energy costs for both adhesives resins
and plasticizers, partially offset by lower selling prices, an unfavorable shift
in foreign currency exchange rates and propane hedges.
Advanced Materials - Sales revenue increased primarily due to sales of products
of the acquired Commonwealth performance films business and increased sales
volume and improved product mix, partially offset by an unfavorable shift in
foreign currency exchange rates and lower selling prices, primarily for
copolyesters, due to lower raw material and energy costs. Excluding non-core
items in both periods, operating earnings increased to $116 million for third
quarter 2015 compared with $80 million for third quarter 2014 primarily due to
lower raw material and energy costs, higher sales volume and improved product
mix, and earnings from the acquired business, partially offset by lower selling
prices and an unfavorable shift in foreign currency exchange rates.
Fibers - Sales revenue decreased primarily due to lower acetyl chemical sales
volume while acetate tow and acetate yarn sales volume increased sequentially to
slightly below the previous year. Lower acetyl chemicals sales volume was due to
decreased sales to the cellulose acetate flake joint venture in Kingsport.
Operating earnings decreased to $102 million for third quarter 2015 compared
with $112 million for third quarter 2014 primarily due to lower sales volume.
Specialty Fluids & Intermediates - Sales revenue decreased primarily due to
lower olefin-based intermediates selling prices and lower chemical and other
intermediates sales volume more than offsetting sales of products of the
acquired Taminco functional amines business. The lower selling prices were
primarily in response to lower raw material and energy costs. Excluding non-core
items in third quarter 2014, operating earnings decreased to $48 million for
third quarter 2015 compared to $96 million for third quarter 2014, primarily due
to propane hedges and lower chemical and other intermediates sales volume more
than offsetting earnings from the acquired business.
Cash Flow
Eastman generated $368 million in cash from operating activities during
third quarter 2015 primarily due to strong net earnings. The company contributed
$90 million to its U.S. defined pension plans during the quarter. Priorities for
uses of available cash include payment of the quarterly dividend, repayment of
debt, and funding targeted growth initiatives.
Outlook
Commenting on the outlook for full year 2015, Costa said: "Our strong earnings
through the first nine months of 2015 reflect solid performance in our specialty
businesses, including strong volume growth and product mix improvement, as well
as the benefit of the accretive acquisitions we completed in 2014 and
disciplined cost management. We also continue to face challenges from slow
global economic growth, lower olefin prices, and the strong U.S. dollar. Despite
these challenges, we remain confident we will deliver a sixth consecutive year
of earnings growth and continued strong cash flow." Non-core and any non-
recurring items are excluded from the earnings per share projection.
The earnings for 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009 referenced in the second
paragraph of this release are non-GAAP and exclude the non-core items detailed,
with reconciliation to GAAP earnings, in the "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the
company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K for 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011.
Eastman will host a conference call with industry analysts on October 30, 2015
at 8:00 a.m. ET. To listen to the live webcast of the conference call and view
the accompanying slides, go to www.investors.eastman.com, Events &
Presentations. To listen via telephone, the dial-in number is 913-312-0423,
passcode number 3003563. A web replay, a replay in downloadable MP3 format, and
the accompanying slides will be available at www.investors.eastman.com, Events &
Presentations. A telephone replay will be available continuously from 11:00 a.m.
ET, October 30, to 11:00 a.m. ET, November 9, at 888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820,
passcode 3003563.
Forward-Looking Statements: This news release includes forward-looking
statements concerning current expectations for future global economic
conditions; competitive position and acceptance of specialty products in key
markets; mix of products sold; foreign currency exchange rates; raw material and
energy prices and costs, and other costs; non-core costs, charges, income, and
gains; revenue and earnings from acquired businesses; and revenue, earnings, and
cash flow for fourth quarter and full year 2015. Such expectations are based
upon certain preliminary information, internal estimates, and management
assumptions, expectations, and plans, and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties inherent in projecting future conditions, events, and results.
Actual results could differ materially from expectations expressed in the
forward-looking statements if one or more of the underlying assumptions or
expectations prove to be inaccurate or are unrealized. Important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from such expectations are and
will be detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the Form 10-Q filed for second quarter 2015 available, and
the Form 10-Q to be filed for third quarter 2015 and to be available, on the
Eastman web site at www.eastman.com in the Investors, SEC filings section.
Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of
products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty
businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and
solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its
market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and
leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and
construction and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior
value for all stakeholders. As a globally diverse company, Eastman serves
customers in approximately 100 countries and had 2014 revenues of approximately
$9.5 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and
employs approximately 15,000 people around the world. For more information,
visit www.eastman.com.
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Contacts:
Media: Tracy Kilgore
423-224-0498 / tjkilgore(at)eastman.com
Investors: Greg Riddle
212-835-1620 / griddle(at)eastman.com
2015Q3 Financial Tables:
http://hugin.info/150386/R/1962703/715947.pdf
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